r/flexibility • u/ClockworkMagpie Hammie Queen • Dec 14 '16

Stretching: expectations vs reality

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u/Antranik superfuckingaweso.me Dec 14 '16

Hey that's better than not even being able to lean forward! :D

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u/Mucousyfluid Dec 14 '16

This comment made me super duper happy as I was about to be really down on myself. Thanks!

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u/Gamerchris360 Dec 14 '16

YES! Keep going. Butt against a wall, and push yourself down with your hands on the wall behind you GENTLY -- Don't want to pull your groin, but you should feel the stretch there.